Video: Ex-Derry City stars put 'keep uppy' skills to the test with toilet roll in aid of Patricia Hughes bursary

With the football season suspended indefinitely a host of twinkle-toed soccer stars have been putting their 'keepy uppy' skills to the test in order to raise cash for a bursary scheme to help students from less well off backgrounds go to university.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Mar 2020, 11:36 BST
Updated 27th Mar 2020, 11:37 BST
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Ex-Derry City stars Conor McDermott, Mikhail Kennedy and Ben Doherty are among those who have already signed up for the Patricia Hughes Bursary Scheme 'toilet roll challenge'.

Set up by the much missed former St. Columb's College English teacher's nephew Pádraig Delargy, the test challenges people to try to see how long they can keep a loo roll in the air.

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Former St. Columb’s student and Derry City player Conor McDermott got the toilet roll rolling and managed a creditable nine.

Conor McDermott and Ben Doherty, pictured with Ronan Curtis, during their Derry City days, have both done the challenge.Conor McDermott and Ben Doherty, pictured with Ronan Curtis, during their Derry City days, have both done the challenge.
Conor McDermott and Ben Doherty, pictured with Ronan Curtis, during their Derry City days, have both done the challenge.

The Cliftonville full-back then nominated three other people, including Coleraine midfielder Ben Doherty, who kept his toilet roll airborne for 20.

Ben said: "Folks did the #toiletrollchallenge again for a great cause in the Patricia Hughes Bursary Scheme. Normally I would nominate a few people but on this occasion I would like to nominate ALL past pupils of St. Columb's (and anyone else who would like to have a go) to get it done for a great cause.

To get involved simply make a video of yourself doing the challenge and upload it to social media; nominate and tag three friends; and donate £5 using the following link https://www.paypal.me/padraigdelargyOver two hundred pounds have already been raised.

The bursary was set up in memory of Mrs. Hughes, who died suddenly at the age of 55 in 2016.

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